Farm Operative

Noble Foods Limited; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hot drinks

Service awards

Enhanced paternity and maternity

Free life insurance

Wellness programme

Bonus after 6 months

Job summary

Noble Foods Limited is seeking a Farm Operative to support daily egg production and welfare on a busy poultry farm. You will monitor flocks, collect eggs, and maintain hygiene and biosecurity across the site.

The role involves working in poultry houses, assisting with feeding and record keeping, and following farm procedures to meet production targets. A shift pattern of 6 on/1 off or 12 on/2 off applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural or farm environments preferred.
• Ability to follow strict biosecurity and hygiene protocols.
• Willingness to work shift patterns including 6 on 1 off or 12 on 2 off.
• Reliable and punctual with good manual handling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Care for layer hens and monitor health and welfare.
• Report concerns to Farm Manager and support egg collection and recording.
• Maintain lighting, ventilation and temperature in poultry houses.
• Follow biosecurity procedures and keep areas clean and disinfected.
• Record egg numbers, mortality and production data as required.
• Carry out basic equipment checks and report faults or repairs.
• Support site maintenance and range management as directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Observational skills

Basic numeracy

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.

Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free‑range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic. In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

Shift Pattern: 6 on 1 off or 12 on 2 off

Salary: £12.78

What are we looking for?

The Farm Operative supports the daily running of an egg‑laying poultry farm by carrying out routine tasks to maintain bird health, maximise egg production, and ensure high standards of welfare, hygiene, and biosecurity. This role involves working in and around the poultry houses, monitoring the flock, maintaining equipment, collecting eggs, and following farm procedures to help achieve production targets.

Key Accountabilities of the role include:

Flock Care and Egg Production

• Assist with the daily care of layer hens, ensuring their health and welfare.
• Monitor birds for signs of illness, injury, or behavioural changes and report concerns to the Farm Manager.
• Support daily egg collection, grading, and recording of production figures.
• Help maintain correct lighting, ventilation, and temperature conditions in poultry houses.

Biosecurity and Animal Welfare:

• Follow strict biosecurity procedures, including changing clothing, footwear, and using disinfection areas correctly.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in poultry houses and surrounding areas.
• Handle birds safely and in line with welfare guidelines

Feed and Nutrition Management:

• Check feed levels and report shortages or issues to the Farm Manager.
• Assist with the safe handling and storage of feed supplies.
• Ensure feeding and drinking systems are functioning correctly.

Farm Hygiene and Cleaning:

• Carry out routine cleaning of equipment, walkways, nest boxes, and egg belts.
• Support washout and preparation of poultry houses between flock

Record Keeping and Reporting:

• Accurately record egg numbers, floor eggs, mortality, and other daily data as required
• Use manual logs or digital tools in line with farm procedures.

Facility and Equipment Management:

• Carry out basic equipment checks and report and faults or repairs needed.
• Assist with routine maintenance tasks to keep the farm running smoothly.

Site management and maintenance

• Carry out whole site maintenance and range management as directed by the farm management team.

We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.

What can we offer you?

• Free hot drinks on shift

• Service Awards
• Enhanced paternity and maternity
• Free life insurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
• Discounted eggs and chicken

• A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday

• Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Eye Test every two years
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellness programme
• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.